The Biden Administration Justice Policy
In America, we have always tried to bring equality and justice to all. We have never fully lived up this idea, but throughout history, the people have never stopped trying. This is something that the Biden administration are keeping in mind, when drawing up how they will improve America’s justice policy.
Digitised Manuscripts
Almost 900 Greek manuscripts, along with significant papyri from the first to the 18th centuries. The first two phases of the Greek Manuscripts Digitisation Project received generous funding from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. The third phase was made possible by contributions from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, A. G. Leventis Foundation, Sam Fogg, Sylvia Ioannou Foundation, Thriplow Charitable Trust, and the Friends of the British Library. A collection guide featuring articles, videos, and highlights is accessible here.
New Plastics Economy Report Offers Blueprint to Design a Circular Future for Plastics
Applying circular economy principles to global plastic packaging could revolutionize the plastics industry and significantly reduce environmental harm, including ocean pollution. A new report by the World Economic Forum and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, with analytical support from McKinsey & Company, presents a vision for a sustainable New Plastics Economy where plastics never become waste.
Worldwide Retail Ecommerce Sales Will Reach $1.915 Trillion
Global retail sales are projected to reach $22.049 trillion in 2016, a 6.0% increase over the previous year. By 2020, total sales are expected to surpass $27 trillion, according to eMarketer’s report “Worldwide Retail Ecommerce Sales: The eMarketer Forecast for 2016.” While overall annual growth rates will gradually slow, the ecommerce sector is set to maintain robust double-digit growth throughout the period.
AI Bill of Rights
Among the biggest challenges to democracy today is the way technology, data, and automated systems are used in ways that put the rights of Americans at risk. Too often, these tools limit opportunities and restrict access to essential resources and services. These issues are well-documented. In the U.S. and globally, systems designed to improve patient care have sometimes proven unsafe, ineffective, or biased.
The Joe Biden Plan To Empower Workers
There are several things that enable you to live a comfortable life in the USA. These include the 40 hour work week, healthcare protections, paid leave, and the ability to have a voice in your workplace. These have all been provided to you thanks to unions, who fought for these protections.
Inflation Reduction Act Guidebook
The Act offers a mix of grants, loans, tax credits, and rebates to accelerate clean energy, reduce pollution, and support economic growth. Many tax incentives reward projects in low-income and energy communities or those that meet job quality and domestic content standards – advancing the President’s vision of inclusive, middle-out economic development.
The Devastation and Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
Early on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina landed on the United States Gulf Coast. Classified as a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, the storm brought 100–140 miles per hour winds and spanned approximately 400 miles. The initial impact caused significant destruction, but the aftermath was even more catastrophic. Levee's failures led to widespread flooding, displacing thousands of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama residents. Many criticized the federal government's slow response, and damages from the hurricane were estimated at over $100 billion.
Added Sugars: Don’t Get Sabotaged by Sweeteners
Do you know how much sugar you're consuming daily? Added sugars are a common concern in many diets, contributing calories without providing essential nutrients. While the connection between added sugars and health issues like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease isn't entirely clear, reducing sugar intake is generally a good idea.
The Biden Plan To Protect And Build On The Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act was signed into law on the 23rd of March 2010 by President Obama and has made a real impact on the lives of everyday Americans. Despite the impact it has, it has been under attack by representatives on both side of the political debate ever since. The Biden administration aims to protect the act and build on it, to enable every family to afford the health care that they need.